Firstly - I admit, I got it wrong, it was Florence Nightingale that lived in Derbyshire, I knew that - I should know that. But, Hollie pointed out I spent 5 minutes trying to convince everyone it was Mother Teresa - which of course it wasn't, the statue just looked the same! They won't leave it - how on earth we'll get through the presentation tonight without laughing is the next point, especially if James does his usual presentation of the team.
Today, was at the St John Ambulance HQ in Chennai, and it really hit home, as today was the first day I met the 'locals' manual workers on a first aid course that not only couldn't speak English - but actually struggled with their own language. never less, demonstrating and imitating the recovery position saves lives without having to speak. I was so warmed that SJA are making so much progress here - but can see so many more areas we need to work in to save lives and make a difference to those that loose family members because of major bleeding or choking and no one knew what to do.
and finally...
I've been waiting for it to happen and it has. Just getting into the car earlier there was an almighty clatter, and a school boy on his push bike was under a guy on a scooter - what a reality check, thank goodness I knew what to do, as everyone else just stood looking, scared.
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